Germany has accused Russia of "massive" efforts to obstruct Moldovans living abroad from voting
The German government condemned what it described as "a massive, coordinated attempt" to hinder the voting process for Moldovans in the diaspora during the second round of the presidential election, which was won by pro-European President Maia Sandu.
While in Kiev, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that tactics such as manipulation, vote buying, and bomb threats aimed at polling stations in the Republic of Moldova — and even in Germany — strike at "the heart of European democracy." She emphasized that these actions demonstrate that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will not stop."
A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry noted that polling stations in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Kaiserslautern, and Berlin had received bomb threats, labelling the intimidation as "totally unacceptable," writes "The Guardian." The Kremlin, however, has denied any involvement in the elections in the Republic of Moldova.
